Raymond Weston

A clinical psychologist, with more than 30 years of clinical and research experience, Raymond Weston has focused his career efforts on the mental and public health needs of people of African descent. He attended Boston University School of Social Work immediately after earning his undergraduate degree. In 1989, as a member of the Association of Black Psychologists, Weston was among the psychologists who received training in the prevention and treatment of persons living with AIDS, funded by a grant from NIMH. In 1993, he was the recipient of an NIMH Research Fellowship for training in the area of HIV/AIDS.

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Clinically, Raymond Weston has worked with diverse populations in multiple roles (e.g., direct service, supervisor, coordinator and director in inpatient and outpatient programs). His research has focused on the impact of racial identity on mental and public health outcomes (e.g., alcohol, tobacco and other drug use; HIV/AIDS and behavioral health). His current investigations focus on the use of computera-ssisted instruction as a tool for the dissemination of health-related information.

Weston, R.E. and C.D. Stayton. "The Use of the Community Diffusion Model to Develop Community Partnerships and Overcome Barriers to an Urban College Internship Program." Californian Journal of Health Promotion 2.4: 1-19.
(Books and Publications: Peer Reviewed Article) 2004

Weston, R.E., B.D. Rapkin, R.G. Potts and M.Y. Smith. "The Role of Psycho-oncology in Medically Underserved Communities." Textbook of Psycho-Oncology: Psychological Care of the Patient With Cancer. Ed. J. Holland. New York: Oxford University Press. (Books and Publications: Chapter) 1998